bulling 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of bull
as in pushing
to force one's way the beleaguered governor bulled through the crowd of reporters without answering a single question

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verb (2)

present participle of bull, slang
as in boasting
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess no one bought all his bulling about how he had beaten the stock market

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Recent Examples of bulling
Verb
Where the North Florida team couldn’t stop him from bulling for two 1-yard touchdowns and several other other successful sneaks, Bills defenders stopped quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s fourth-and-2 rush at their 8. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026 Stevens gained a yard on his first attempt before bulling his way into the end zone. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulling
  1. pushing
  2. boasting
  3. squeezing
  4. bragging
  5. displaying
  6. blowing
Verb
  • Subramanyam said his calls were monitored between March and May, noting that at the time the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee was pushing for former Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Yet, this will take a great deal of finesse, including pushing through a bill in parliament by buttering up Lord Hawthorne (Hugh Bonneville), who is willing to trade his vote for a night out with Susie’s brother, Jack (Harry Goodwins).
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pushing
Verb
  • Thankfully, the act is not nearly as endangered as it was once reported to be, with chains like AMC boasting booming attendance numbers.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Create your athleisure look with jackets, tops, sports bras, leggings and more, all boasting optimal coverage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of boasting
Verb
  • In the distance, a toddler in a matching Nike outfit literally leaped into the arms of a crying woman, perhaps a grandmother, squeezing tightly for a hug.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeezing
Verb
  • Davis has spoken extensively about his role in the case, including in interviews with Los Angeles police and the media, in a 2019 tell-all book and during several bragging interviews done to promote the publication.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Pitt receiver Tyreek Robinson’s fishing habit might never have reached Narduzzi’s attention if the Monongahela hadn’t coughed up a 5- to 6-pound bass worth bragging about.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bragging
Verb
  • There are also security concerns that keep hotels from displaying occupancy levels during the online reservation process.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Department staff searched for the otter to assess whether the animal was still in the area or displaying any abnormal or concerning behavior, Margiott said.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of displaying
Verb
  • The National Weather Service called for blowing dust early Friday evening and a 20% chance of rain on Sunday for nearby Gerlach, Nevada, a community of 58 people about 100 miles north of Reno.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Stanford won 37-27, but this was after blowing a 16-point lead.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of blowing

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“Bulling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulling. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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